couple basic ?s
-does it have front brakes or trans brake?
-does it have rear brakes and is it cable or foot operated?
-comes with a pressure reg and guage?
and ?s for those who use one
-any common problems or design flaws you would share?
-is the side deflector usefull or useless?
-how hard is to adjust and achieve an even left-right spread pattern
-how tipsy is this unit loaded on a slope? (ie the catapult effect of older pg's)
Anyone ever get one of these engines to not turn over with fluid locking the engine? We tried one of these units this year as a backup / over flow machine really and at 57 hours on Monday it wouldnt turn over. We pulled the spark plug and spit out a bunch of something. The service guy is trying to say its fuel/oil. Not sure what to think. We usually get 400 hrs a yr on each ride on and im not sure this GL is up to that. Posted via Mobile Device
If the machine every has been laid over this will happen. We had this happen a few times in the boxtruck where it flipped over on its side for some reason.
You just pull the spark plug and it will start right up.
We have 6 of these machines and run them hard every week. As far as 400 hours per year...it doesn't have a clue how many hours it has on it, you just have to take care of it.
Just like every other piece of equipment it comes down to preventative maintenance and how well you take care of your stuff. We like to get rid of our machines when they get close to 400-50 hours anyway because we feel our maintenance increases with the age of any equipment that applies fertilizer.
If the machine every has been laid over this will happen. We had this happen a few times in the boxtruck where it flipped over on its side for some reason.
You just pull the spark plug and it will start right up.
We have 6 of these machines and run them hard every week. As far as 400 hours per year...it doesn't have a clue how many hours it has on it, you just have to take care of it.
Just like every other piece of equipment it comes down to preventative maintenance and how well you take care of your stuff. We like to get rid of our machines when they get close to 400-50 hours anyway because we feel our maintenance increases with the age of any equipment that applies fertilizer.
I worked as a technician in an engineering facility for 35 years that designed and built engines from 5 to 300 hp. Fuel was a very large concern to us. Engines can be built to "tolerate" ethanol and will work if you follow certain procedures. The problem is the corrosive nature of ethanol in that it is very hydroscopic. It attracts water and I assume you know what water does to engines. It is especially hard on 2-stroke engines. The small engine manufacturers association warns against using the E-15 blend and says your warranty is void if you do use it. So know, I didn't have someone tell me about this, I experienced it. Sometimes DA, you say things based on your own personal opinion that are not on the facts. Posted via Mobile Device
I have not had a problem with fuel in my machines. Its the least of my worries.
My father is a lifelong farmer and I support his industry. If that makes me biased, so be it.
We have never had any issues with ethanol with any of our trucks, machines, blowers or small equipment.
We have had a few issues with our Stihl lawn bosses and will not run ethanol n them. The gas/oil mix premix is $24 a gallon.
I have heard a lot of bad stuff on ethanol but what can we do. You have to run it!
I am a farmer and although I LOVE what ethanol has done for our markets...I am totally against it.
It is not self sustainable and can ONLY survive with subsidies.
I have been against ethanol since day one but it also has made me a lot of money.
We have never had any issues with ethanol with any of our trucks, machines, blowers or small equipment.
We have had a few issues with our Stihl lawn bosses and will not run ethanol n them. The gas/oil mix premix is $24 a gallon.
I have heard a lot of bad stuff on ethanol but what can we do. You have to run it!
I am a farmer and although I LOVE what ethanol has done for our markets...I am totally against it.
It is not self sustainable and can ONLY survive with subsidies.
I have been against ethanol since day one but it also has made me a lot of money.
Rodney, I really appreciate you saying this. I also grew up on a farm but a subsidy is a subsidy. I do not like them or mandates. A product should be able to stand on its own merits. Posted via Mobile Device
On equipment I run everyday I don't have problems with ethanol. It's only been equipment that is used once or twice a month that become the problem, I think that's why homeowners have such problems on they're mowers and such. JMO Posted via Mobile Device
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